The whole gang has never been together, not all at once, for any game this season.

That could change Sunday, and it may need to change Sunday. The Giants for the first time could have all of their passing targets on the field, giving quarterback Eli Manning options galore against a 49ers defense that it makes sense to throw against rather than run against.

Hakeem Nicks is making all the necessary strides to leave his hamstring injury behind. Without him, the Giants got plenty of production in their 24-20 victory over the Patriots, with Victor Cruz smoothly transitioning into the starting lineup, Mario Mannigham hauling in a touchdown pass, tight end Jake Ballard making a highlight-film catch at a key moment, and Ramses Barden making a contribution in his first game this season.
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*Giants' Hakeem Nicks practicing again today after testing hamstring on Thursday (nj.com)